"Gods. They play messy games."

Helen’s life is filled with lies. She is trapped and the only escape is death.

Chosen to be the oracle at an early age, death hounds Helen with ghastly visions, driving her mad. Voices scream that death is coming and then the day is here. The temple is attacked, and she loses everything.

Aiken is not a kind man, and the constant threat of death does not bother him. Attacking the temple was meant to be an easy job, but a captive is forced on him.

He knew his fair share of broken women, but the last thing he wants is to get saddled with one. He may be a bastard, but even he isn’t blackhearted enough to leave her to dogs. But she shouldn't expect kindness – revenge made his heart cold.